I am running the Cardiff Half Marathon in March 2022 for Hope Rescue, and I am also running the Virtual Half Marathon in October 2021, so I would love your support for both events!

I only started running in 2020 and had a target of a non-stop 5K in mind, so running a half marathon is a huge challenge for me and I can't quite believe I'm doing it as my first race. 

The virtual distance is also going to be a big challenge without other runners or a crowd to spur me on, but I want to do that as a 'baseline' so I can then aim for a decent time in the actual race in 2022. 

I am delighted to be running for Hope Rescue who do such amazing work with dogs in need. The pandemic and lockdown has meant it's been particularly tough for animal charities, and Hope are always there to pick up the pieces when dogs are failed time and time again by humans - whether through abandonment, cruelty, irresponsible breeding or genuine hardship. 

Your support would mean an awful lot. 

Also, if you choose to donate, please feel free to nominate a song for my playlist for the virtual half event to help motivate me and remind me of the people who have supported me! 

About Hope Rescue...

Our mission is to; reduce the number of dogs destroyed in the U.K. every year by providing a foster home, kennel space or rescue placement for dogs in crisis situations and;; reduce the number of dogs, entering the animal welfare system through campaigning for change; education and the promotion of responsible ownership; and the provision of support to owners to help them keep their pets and; promote the therapeutic benefits of pet ownership and interaction with dogs